BLT Salad

The garlicky, mayo-based dressing is a tangy addition to this reinvented BLT. Use the flat side of a knife to smash the garlic clove into a paste. If you want the dressing a tad thinner, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. water.

Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes

Choose tomatoes that are about 1½ inches in diameter. If okra isn't quite in season, you can leave it out. Also, in place of pimiento cheese, you can try soft goat cheese, sheep's milk ricotta, or whipped cream cheese.

Tomato Panzanella

To layer the flavors further, substitute an unrefined corn oil, which tastes like fresh sweet corn, for some of the extra virgin olive oil. The wine seems like an unusual addition, but it will actually bring out the flavor of the tomatoes.